Burning car and drug drive: chaos on the B243 in Goslar!

Burning car and drug drive: chaos on the B243 in Goslar!

On Sunday morning, July 7, 2025, the Seesen police were informed of a burning car on the B243 near Engelade. A 59-year-old man from northern Germany had to stop his vehicle, a Volvo, due to engine failure. Fortunately, the driver was able to get out in time and was uninjured, while his car was completely burned out. The police, on the other hand, had their hands full as they had to close the B243 between Bad Gandersheim and Engelade in both directions for several hours in order to carry out cleaning work and renew the road surface. Despite this mishap, the man was able to continue his journey north with a ride from a couple driving behind him.

On Sunday evening, however, another road user was targeted by the police. At around 7:45 p.m., a danger spot was reported on the B243 in the area of ​​the slag mill. There the officers encountered a 56-year-old driver who was sitting in a broken down car. The man was under the influence of drugs and could not produce a driver's license - he had already had to surrender it for similar traffic offenses. A urine drug test came back positive; The police ordered a blood test and banned the driver from driving. Criminal proceedings were initiated as a result of the incident.

Consequences of drug use behind the wheel

Drugs while driving are not only a danger to all road users, but are also extremely problematic from a legal perspective. Driving under the influence of drugs can be punished as a criminal offense under Section 316 of the Criminal Code, especially if the ability to drive is impaired. If accidents or dangers occur, there may even be a violation of Section 315c of the Criminal Code. In this context, the possible penalties should not be underestimated: If you drink for the first time without being unfit to drive, you face a fine as well as a month's driving ban and two points in Flensburg (§ 24a StVG). If it is proven that you are unfit to drive, it becomes really expensive, as you can be fined and your driving license revoked (§ 69 StGB).

Drug consumption, as was evident in the driver mentioned, can have far-reaching consequences. For example, if THC is detected in the blood, this is usually reported to the driving license authority. A medical-psychological examination (MPU) is often ordered to check whether you are fit to drive. Repeated violations can even result in the permanent revocation of your driving license.

Safe practices during controls

There are some tips that those affected should keep in mind in the event of an inspection. For example, they are not obliged to provide information about their consumption behavior or to take part in a voluntary rapid drug test. If a blood test is ordered, a lawyer should be contacted as soon as possible. This can check the legality of the check, dispute the blood test results and develop strategies to avoid the suspension of the driver's license or the ordering of an MPU.

The events on the B243 make it clear that drugged driving not only poses personal risks, but also endangers public safety. In such cases, quick action and legal assistance are essential in order to limit the consequences.

Further information about the legal framework and the consequences of drugs while driving can be found at anwalt.de and Kanzlei Dill.

In any case, this incident shows once again how important it is to act responsibly so as not to put yourself and others in danger.

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